Overview
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (OCVRP) offers rebates for Oregon drivers who purchase or lease electric vehicles. Unlike tax credits, OCVRP offers a rebate at the point of sale or after purchase for eligible electric vehicles. How to apply.
This initiative, overseen by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), aims to reduce vehicle emissions and promote the adoption of electric vehicles across the state.
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program reopened on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Vehicles must be purchased or leased on or after that date. Any vehicles purchased or leased prior to May 22, 2025, while the program was suspended, are NOT eligible to apply for Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebates..
Due to limited funding, the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will suspend the Standard Rebate only on Monday, Sept 8, 2025. To qualify for the Standard Rebate, you must buy or lease your vehicle from May 22, 2025, through Sept. 8, 2025. Purchases or leases made on or after Sept. 9 will not be eligible for the Standard Rebate. If you buy or lease a vehicle within the eligible timeframe, you still have six months from your purchase or lease date to apply. Applications approved after funding runs out will be placed on a waitlist to be paid in spring 2026. The income-based Charge Ahead Rebate remains available to eligible applicants.
Rebate Amounts*
Standard Rebate
The Standard Rebate provides up to $2,500 toward the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission vehicles. All Oregon residents, businesses, nonprofits & government agencies are eligible to receive a Standard Rebate. There are no income requirements for the Standard Rebate.
- $2,500 off a new eligible vehicle with a battery capacity of 10 kWh or more
- $1,500 off a new eligible vehicle with a battery capacity of less than 10 kWh
- $750 off an eligible new zero-emission motorcycle
Charge Ahead Rebate
The Charge Ahead Rebate provides low- to moderate-income households and low- income service providers a rebate of up to $7,500 toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new or used vehicle. To see if you meet the income requirements, please review the Charge Ahead Rebate: Income Eligibility page.
- $7,500 off a new eligible vehicle
- $5,000 off a used eligible vehicle
- Zero-emission motorcycles are not eligible for a Charge Ahead Rebate
*You may only apply for one rebate. A Charge Ahead Rebate may not be combined with a Standard Rebate.
How To Apply
Point of Sale
Standard Rebate
Oregon residents can apply for a Standard Rebate at a participating dealership when purchasing or leasing a new, eligible electric vehicle.
Charge Ahead Rebate
Oregon residents that meet the income eligibility criteria for a Charge Ahead rebate can get pre-qualified to apply for the rebate at a participating dealership when purchasing or leasing a new or used eligible electric vehicle.
Post-Purchase
Standard & Charge Ahead Rebates
Oregon residents can apply online for both the Standard and Charge Ahead rebates if you already purchased your vehicle and did not receive a rebate at the dealership. Applicants have six months from their date of purchase or lease to apply.
Organizations
Oregon businesses, nonprofit organizations or government agencies that have already purchased or leased an eligible EV can apply online. Applicants have six months from their date of purchase or lease to apply.
Useful Program Resources
- Dealer Brochure – Details on how to register to provide “cash on the hood” at the point of sale, who qualifies for the rebates, rebate amounts, which vehicles are eligible and more.
- Sign up for Program updates from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.